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Crumble vs Poultry Mix: What Should You Really Be Feeding Your Chickens?
Not all chicken feed is eaten the way it’s designed. Learn why poultry mix can lead to imbalances and how crumble provides a more consistent, balanced diet for your flock.
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Why Choose Our Pullets for Your Backyard Flock
Not all pullets are raised the same. From consistent feeding with Milne Starter and Grower to a focus on bird health, here’s what makes the difference when choosing chickens in Perth for your backyard.
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Why Eggs Are One of the Best Foods for Chickens
Feeding eggs back to your chickens might feel unusual, but when done properly it can be one of the most beneficial additions to their diet. Here’s why it works, when to use it, and how to feed eggs safely.
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Why Your Chickens Choose Scraps Over Feed
Chickens will always go for what’s easiest first, not what’s best for them. If your flock is favouring scraps over their feed, it’s usually not the feed that’s the problem, it’s how and when it’s being offered.
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Why Avocado Is Bad for Chickens
Avocado might seem like just another healthy scrap, but for chickens, it’s one of the few foods best avoided completely. In this post, we break down why it’s not safe, what parts are the most harmful, and what to watch for if your flock gets into it.
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Autumn Chicken Care: What Changes When the Season Turns
There’s always a moment when things shift on the farm. The first proper rain changes more than just the ground, it affects how chickens behave, feed, and settle. Here’s what to watch and how to stay ahead of it.
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Coccidiosis: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How to Protect Your Flock
Summer on the farm means long evenings, busy dust baths and plenty of time for the flock to scratch around. It also happens to be prime time for one of the most common health issues in chickens, coccidiosis. If you’ve noticed damp patches in the coop, messy waterers or younger birds looking a bit flat,
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Chicken Caravan Update: Slow Progress, Big Plans
Chicken Caravan Update: Slow Progress, Big Plans It’s been a minute since we first introduced our Chicken Caravan dream back in December, and if you’ve been wondering what happened, so were we. 😅 Like most good farm projects, this one took a little detour into “life got busy” territory. But the good news? We’re back
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The Comfort of Consistency: Feeding Your Flock with Confidence
The Comfort of Consistency: Feeding Your Flock with Confidence Bringing home new pullets is an exciting step, but it’s also a time of big changes for young birds. One of the most effective ways to help them settle in and continue growing well is to keep their diet consistent with what they’re already used to.
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Fresh Beginnings: Starting the Year with Purpose and Promise
As the new year unfolds, we’re brimming with excitement and optimism for what lies ahead. At Little Chicken Farm, this time of year feels like opening a new chapter filled with endless possibilities, innovative ideas, and a refreshed commitment to serving our cherished community of backyard farmers. Here’s a glimpse into how we’re embracing these
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